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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,966 and 561,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,966 and 561,389 is: 858,819.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,966 : 561,389 = 561,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,966/561,389 = 561,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,966x = 561,389 × 561,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,966x = 315,157,609,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,157,609,321/366,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,819.64

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